Cramped with no-fuss folks and laid-back barkeeps, venue puts on live music for

indie fans seven nights a week.

c c Imperial Teen, 9 p.m. Saturday, April 27, $9

Crystal Ballroom

1332 W. Burnside St.

503-225-0047

Portland's Disneyland of music venues has two distinct rooms for two different moods and live music almost every night of the week. Lola's Room is small, with an intimate vibe. The Crystal Ballroom is grand, and its dance floor is drenched in the history of bygone days.

c c The Retros, 10 p.m. Friday, April 26, $10-$12

Dante's Caffe Italiano

1 S.W. Third Ave.

503-226-6630

Dark. Dangerous. Slinky. This inferno-style cafe and cocktail lounge has an ever-changing roster of live music. It also has an open-flame fire pit near the back. Haughty hotties serve pizza and drinks.

Under-the-Burnside Bridge club offers funky beats and DJs spinning everything from down-tempo to a gravity-defying mix of chill-out sounds. Dahlia performs every Tuesday. Live hip-hop jazz and soul every Thursday. Full bar.

c c Connected, Odyssey, 9 p.m. Friday, April 26, $10

Stephanos

1135 S.W. Washington St.

503-417-0560

Pull up a couch and join in the stargazing. Sweet drinks, tight jeans and plenty of bling-bling set the scene.